Culinary Job Training

Sonoma Family Meal provides no-cost, bilingual culinary job training for low-income individuals facing barriers to employment. The program is more than just a start; it gives students a solid foundation in the culinary world, as well as essential life skills for cooking healthy meals. We aim for our students to grow into leadership roles, guiding the next generation of chefs and creating a positive work environment.

Program graduates are connected to fair-wage employers in Sonoma County’s food and restaurant industries.

Some of our placement partners include:

  • SingleThread, Healdsburg

  • Kendall-Jackson, Santa Rosa

  • Palooza, Kenwood

  • The Altamont General Store, Occidental

  • Farmhouse Inn, Forestville

  • Bay Laurel Culinary, Petaluma

  • The Local, Petaluma

  • The Living Room, Santa Rosa

  • Spinster Sisters, Santa Rosa

  • Rosso, Santa Rosa

  • Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Sonoma

  • Bluewater Lounge, Bodega Bay

Our Culinary Job Training Program provides:

  • 9-week bilingual immersive culinary training program

  • Complete knife set and uniform

  • Financial literacy and work readiness skills

  • Weekly stipend

  • Connection to wraparound services

  • Servsafe food handler certification

  • Assistance with job placement